Where Art Meets Science: Don’t Miss These Opportunities
Does science play a role in your artistic practice? Perhaps it’s a thematic concern, a research interest, or an essential part of your creative process.
In contemporary art, the intersection of science and art is increasingly omnipresent. As this nexus continues to grow, so do the opportunities for artists to develop and share their work—whether through residencies, funding support, or exhibition opportunities.
We’ve gathered a list of outstanding open calls for projects that bring together art, science, and research.
Sanford Underground Research Facility | Artist Residency Program
The SURF AiR program provides opportunities for artists to create work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), which is set in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
The SURF AiR program leverages the unique characteristics of SURF and the science experiments it hosts to encourage interdisciplinary work. The AiR includes a four-week on-site visit in the summer and a one-week art installation/guest lecture visit in the fall.
Rewards: $5,000 stipend, $5,000 in additional funds, accommodation, travel, exhibition, and more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Celia and Wally Gilbert Artist-in-Residence Program
The Center for Humanities and History of Modern Biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) invites artists, composers, writers, and designers to apply for their Celia and Wally Gilbert Artist-in-Residence Award.
The resident will reside at CSHL’s idyllic campus, explore the scientific process and interact with international scientific staff and visitors. Gilbert Residents may arrive with projects already in mind or come seeking inspiration for new ideas.
Rewards: Accommodation, board, $1,000-1,500 honorarium, and more
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Ars Electronica | Ars Biologica ArtXScience Residency
The ArtXScience residency is one part of the Ars Biologica project, a key pillar of České Budějovice – European Capital of Culture 2028. The aim is to explore how art and science can collaborate to address urgent environmental challenges, with a special focus on climate emergence, sustainable agriculture, geoengineering, permaculture, water resource management, and the broader ecological impacts on local communities.
The residency offers opportunities to integrate scientific research into new or ongoing artistic practices, culminating in a public presentation through the collaboration with Ars Electronica and other partners.
Rewards: 24,000 EUR in total funding (covering fees, production, accommodation, travel, etc)
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Artists Association of Nantucket | The Environmental Artist Residency
This three-week immersive program is designed for artists whose practice engages with the subject of the environment, climate issues, and the natural world.
This residency supports creative inquiry into the unique ecological landscape of Nantucket—a coastal island facing rapid environmental change including erosion, rising seas, and shifting habitats.
Rewards: Accommodation, private studio, exhibition, $3000 stipend, travel expenses of $500
Technarte | Art & Technology Conference: Call for Speakers
The Technarte International Conference on Art and Technology will be held in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain on May 21, 2027. They are currently looking for artists and technologists from around the world who want to join their event as a speaker and share their vision of the fusion between art, science, and technology.
Rewards: Program participation, free pass for the Technarte event, paid travel expenses up to 300€, and two nights of accommodation
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